Md. Code Ann., Elec. Law § 16-204
Disturbing the peace or threats of violence
Effective Jan 1, 2003Added as Art. 33, § 16-204, by Acts 1998, c. 585, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1999. Transferred to Election Law § 16-204 by Acts 2002, c. 291, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2002, c. 291, § 4, eff. Jan. 1, 2003.State of Maryland
(a) A person may not hinder or impede the conduct of official electoral activities by:
- (1) breach of the peace;
- (2) disorder; or
- (3) violence or threat of violence.
- (b) A person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to imprisonment for not less than 30 days nor more than 1 year or by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $1,000 or both.
Added as Art. 33, § 16-204, by Acts 1998, c. 585, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1999. Transferred to Election Law § 16-204 by Acts 2002, c. 291, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2002, c. 291, § 4, eff. Jan. 1, 2003.
Formerly Art. 33, § 16-204.